The long journey from crystal growth to power devices, the role of materials development for III-Nitride semiconductors

Meißner E, Besendörfer S, Faraji S, Bahat-Treidel E, Würfl J (2021)

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2021

Publisher: Mesago PCIM GmbH

Book Volume: 2021-May

Pages Range: 316-322

Conference Proceedings Title: PCIM Europe Conference Proceedings

Event location: Virtual, Online

ISBN: 9783800755158

Abstract

Material quality and properties are crucial for reliable and high-performance devices. However, the way from a grown crystal to a wafer and from bare wafers to a device is long. Many problems can occur along that path related to either materials or technology issues. For the new semiconductor materials the wish for material perfection and availability is high but at the same time materials related problems in a device need to be resolved. In this work, gallium nitride as a semiconductor material for power electronics is discussed in terms of its current applicability, it’s potential and recent shortcomings. A review of the way from crystal growth to the wafer, ready for device fabrication, is given and by that, the bow will be spanned from materials properties to device performance. This work gives an overview of the large amount of interdependent parameters and subtle aspects and challenges in the daily work of material development for semiconductor-based applications.

Authors with CRIS profile

Elke Meißner Lehrstuhl für Elektronische Bauelemente Sepideh Faraji Lehrstuhl für Elektronische Bauelemente

Involved external institutions

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik (FBH) DE Germany (DE) Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Systeme und Bauelementetechnologie (IISB) DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Meißner, E., Besendörfer, S., Faraji, S., Bahat-Treidel, E., & Würfl, J. (2021). The long journey from crystal growth to power devices, the role of materials development for III-Nitride semiconductors. In PCIM Europe Conference Proceedings (pp. 316-322). Virtual, Online: Mesago PCIM GmbH.

MLA:

Meißner, Elke, et al. "The long journey from crystal growth to power devices, the role of materials development for III-Nitride semiconductors." Proceedings of the 2021 International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, PCIM Europe 2021, Virtual, Online Mesago PCIM GmbH, 2021. 316-322.

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